Top Four Summer Vegetables

Opt for seasonal vegetables as they’re more cost-effective than choosing rare vegetables that are often difficult to find. Seasonal vegetables also taste better and make the perfect ingredients for the wide variety of fresh and healthy vegetable dishes. Here are four fantastic summer vegetables and great dishes in which to use them!

CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers are wonderful for summer because 90% of this refreshing gourd is made up of water, perfect for hydrating a dry sandwich. The green outer skin of the cucumber is high in potassium, magnesium and fibre. These veggies also offer an array of health benefits that create a cleansing effect for your skin and tissue growth! Try out this Pita Snack with cucumber and sour cream!

Try out this Pita Snack with cucumber and sour cream!

CABBAGE
Cabbage is one of the most affordable vegetables and contains a great variety of nutrients! This leafy vegetable is a fantastic source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and K, sulphur-containing antioxidants and fibre. Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked, so make some coleslaw when you have any leftover from your easy dinner recipes. Here is a guide to making the tastiest coleslaw.

Here is a guide to making the tastiest coleslaw.

CARROTS
This yummy summer veggie is delicious, even when eaten raw! Carrots were initially grown as medicine, not food, so you can imagine the high level of nutrients that these root vegetables contain. Carrots will supply your body with vitamin A, K, C and B3, as well as fibre, potassium and manganese. Love carrots? Then you’ll be sure to enjoy this recipe for a Carrot and Baby Marrow Quiche!

Love carrots? Then you’ll be sure to enjoy this recipe for a Carrot and Baby Marrow Quiche!

CORN
Corn on the cob, corn soup, pap, braaied mielies and popcorn – corn is definitely one of the most versatile vegetables around! It is a great vegetable starch as it contains plenty of fibre, manganese, as well as vitamin C and B3. The next time that you want to cook with corn, check out this Creamy Pasta with Tuna, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes!

The next time that you want to cook with corn, check out this Creamy Pasta with Tuna, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes!